[Hiring] Paraprofessional (English Learners, Grades 6-12) @Minnesota Transitions Charter School

Role Description

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with English learners in the classroom from grades 6 through 12 to meet instructional goals and objectives.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists English learners in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of English Learning Plan (ELP) objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP and LIEP processes and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists with proctoring and delivery of student language assessment including the WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS test.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with English learners desirable.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $23.58-$26.76 / hour depending on experience.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.